AT Kingsley Park Primary School, student-led initiatives like soup and smoothie days, along with their nutritious canteen, reflect their whole-school commitment to health and student wellbeing.
Kingsley Park has achieved important health and wellbeing milestones through the free Achievement Program and Vic Kids Eat Well initiatives, with guidance from Kristen Young at Peninsula Health.
Assistant Principal Matthew Brand said the school’s student-led “Smoothie Day” and “Soup for Everyone Day” have become much-loved regular events. “Healthy flavours and local connections are celebrated while reducing waste,” said Brand. “Our health promoter Kristen Young helped us get the soup day off the ground and Peninsula Health donated the soup kettle.”
Mr Brand said the decision to join the Achievement Program was driven by students. “Our student leaders wanted something meaningful, and the Achievement Program was a perfect fit – it gave them ownership and aligned with our focus on healthy eating, mental health and physical activity.”
Schools can join for free at: www.achievementprogram.health.vic.gov.au and www.vickidseatwell.health.vic.gov.au
First published in the Frankston Times – 14 October 2025